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♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

♪The legend spreads♪

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

♪Who picks up the pen and writes that it's not too late to meet♪

♪Looking back to see someone smiling happily♪

♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪

♪Being with you in the world of mortals♪

♪Whether it is a hustle or plain life♪

♪There will be no regrets in my life♪

♪See you in the next hundred years♪

♪Don't forget the current youth♪

♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪

♪Every morning and every night we are together♪

♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪

♪A thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪

♪Everything is tactful♪

♪Looking at the scenery and mountains with you♪

♪The rest of my life will last in perfection♪

♪Wait until the spring breeze blows♪

♪That's when I know your deepest love, and I'll miss♪

(Imperial College)

=A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College=

=Episode 14=

So tell me,

did anything happen lately?

Nothing.

Maybe I'm just a little tired.

Who could it be at this hour?

Is the Deputy Chief here for inspection?

The Deputy Chief?

Hurry up!

Hurry!

Hide.

- But where? - Hide.

I'm coming.

Here.

I'll be right there!

I'm getting changed.

Yan Yan.

Why are you here?

Song Luo Tian wants to harm me.

Trust me,

he's brewing a grand scheme.

He wants to lure me in

and trap me

without me even noticing it!

Trap?

He's pretending to be asleep.

But this whole place could be crawling with assassins!

Sang Qi, you must save me!

Save you?

Oh no, they are already here.

A wise man knows when to retreat.

Let's hide ourselves!

Hide.

But...

Come in here.

Not bad.

Deputy Chief.

How may I help you?

I was patrolling the yard.

I heard noises coming from here.

So I came to check it out.

Are you all right?

I am fine.

Thank you for your concern.

Sang Qi.

I feel a little parched.

Could I have some tea?

He asked for tea?

Do you find this place comfortable?

Thanks to your help,

I'm adjusting well.

I'm getting used to it.

This place is great.

Who could it be at this hour?

Who is it?

It's Lan.

I thought she left the mountain.

I'd like to have a word with Qi.

May I come in?

Deputy Chief, perhaps you should hide for the time being.

Why should I?

It's the middle of the night.

She might take it wrongly.

We wouldn't want any trouble.

I'll explain to her.

Deputy Chief.

Hide.

Right away!

Why should I hide?

Where should I hide?

One, two, three...

Over here.

But...

Under the bed?

Hurry up.

Go.

Why are you here?

Lan.

Sorry for bothering you.

Lan, we can talk

at the tea plantation.

To enjoy its view at night?

Yes.

The air there feels refreshing at night.

It's soothing.

We should talk inside.

How thoughtful of Yun Zhi.

I can tell right away

he put thoughts into decorating this room.

He does the same for all students.

Deputy Chief is truly thoughtful.

What's wrong, Qi?

Are you not feeling well?

Not at all.

I just finished my martial art practice.

I feel rejuvenated.

Lan, you wish to have a word with me?

It's about your question from earlier.

I want to discuss it with you.

Lan.

Perhaps we should save the discussion for another time.

- Qi... - But...

I came to you

to clarify everything.

There are only the two of us here.

It's quiet and cozy. I couldn't ask for a better place.

Not at all.

You once told me

your feelings for Yun Zhi.

I was ill that day,

so I didn't get the chance to talk.

But after thinking it through,

I think

you don't truly like him.

Perhaps

you merely projected your longing and trust for your brother

onto him.

It's only transference.

Qi, since we are both honest to each other,

I want to make things clear to you.

I don't want you to get hurt.

I know Yun Zhi well enough.

He is loyal to his friends.

You are Sang Yu's younger sister.

His kindness for you

is to fulfill his friend's wish.

Or perhaps he only sees you as a sister.

If you confess to him recklessly,

it might be very awkward for both of you.

It'll be the same Song Jia Yin's case.

But you are also different from Song Jia Yin.

After all, you will be staying

at the Imperial College to study.

Making a fuss out of it

will only make life unhappy for both of you.

Qi.

Heed my advice.

You are still young.

Do not get distracted.

Do not waste your time on a relationship that will never end well.

But...

Mr. Yan.

Miss Su.

Why are you here?

It's not just me.

There are also...

Mr. Zhuo.

Yes.

Zhuo Wen Yuan is here too.

Yes.

- Zhuo. - What are the odds?

Zhuo Wen Yuan, come out.

But...

Mr. Zhuo.

It's so lively in here.

The more, the merrier.

Miss Su.

The three of you...

The three of us...

We were drinking!

Yes.

- We were... - Bring it out.

- Drink. - We were drinking.

We were drinking.

Yes.

Pardon my intrusion.

Sorry for the interruption.

Not at all.

I shall take my leave now.

Let me see you off.

Deputy Chief.

Do you have no regard for rules?

Go back to where you should be.

Deputy Chief, aren't you leaving?

We must talk after leaving the mountain.

Wait for me.

Rest well.

(Good health and longevity)

Qi.

Are you really in love with the Deputy Chief?

(Good health and longevity)

No way.

Lan got it all wrong.

Nonsense.

Deputy Chief.

Get back to your work.

Aren't you joining us today?

There are things to discuss

with the farmers.

The Deputy Chief is acting strange today.

He is always strange.

So it's normal.

Young Master.

Have you found anything?

As your ordered,

I found out certain plants

of the Song Tea Plantation were different.

It's heavily guarded and suspicious.

It's time to reel in the net.

Ask Yan San Lang to bring his men.

Yes.

This is

the detailed map of Song Tea Plantation I drew overlooking from the hill.

Along with Bai Shi's lead,

I marked several suspicious locations.

Very well.

Tomorrow morning

I'll raid the tea plantation

in the name of arresting the fugitive.

Is the tea plantation surrounded?

Don't worry.

My men have the whole tea Plantation surrounded.

I assure you,

not even a fly can get past us.

(It's warm.)

Deputy Chief,

shouldn't you be in bed by now?

It's nothing. I was tucking in your blanket.

Go to sleep.

Don't stay up too late.

Sang Qi!

What is it?

The Song Tea Plantation is in trouble.

Hurry up!

Scram!

Confiscate the evidence!

Yes!

Stop!

Why are you raiding our plantation?

Why?

You conspired with Xizhao

and planted illegal species.

Both are heinous crimes!

Inform your father.

Punishments await him.

Impossible.

Someone must have set us up!

My father will get to the

bottom of this!

Mr. Song.

We have the evidence with us.

I advise you not to obstruct us.

Otherwise, I shall show no mercy for you.

Sir!

It indeed has nothing to do with Official Song.

The land with the plants you confiscated

was owned by Official Wei.

We have no idea

what's going on under the table.

I can't absolve your master

base on your words alone.

I wouldn't dare.

We have the land deed to prove my claim.

There are records in the ledger.

I will gladly present you with both.

It's all right.

(Deed) (Receiver: Wei)

I will

investigate this case further at the capital.

Load the evidence onto the cart, send it to the Prefecture Court!

Wei Zhan Hong.

Don't worry.

I'll ask for my father's help to clear the Wei family's name.

Song.

You must help my father.

The farming just ended so abruptly.

This is all too sudden.

(Good health and longevity) Maybe the Deputy Chief find this place unlucky

that we shouldn't stay here.

The authority will search the whole mountainside.

It'll be inconvenient if we stay.

Why didn't the Deputy Chief come with us?

I saw him leaving

with Official Yan.

Did the Deputy Chief come here to investigate the case?

Maybe the farming was just a cover.

It's hard to tell.

The Deputy Chief is a man of complicated thoughts.

It's not like we can see through his mind.

(Prefecture Court)

Grand Tutor Song must be part of this operation.

But who would have thought?

He is using Official Wei to save his neck.

The authority just gave up on this case.

They just want to close it.

Something is amiss.

This deed is not new by any means.

(Land Deed) It wasn't written recently.

Perhaps Grand Tutor Song had already planned to abandon

his accomplice to save his skin.

Or perhaps Official Wei himself

has been corrupted.

Someone else was pulling the strings.

Qi Lang, what do you have in mind?

Could you arrange for me

to talk to Official Wei in private?

He is in prison.

Seeing him won't be easy.

How about this?

I know a warden.

I can make the arrangement

when it's his shift.

I'll keep you posted.

I'm counting on you, San Lang.

I have work to see to.

I'll be off now.

Thank you, Qi Lang.

Deputy Chief.

You're here.

Is this about

the tea plantation?

I saw Yan San Lang there.

Sang Qi.

Do you think I asked you to come all the way here

only to talk about the investigation?

Then...

I've been working hard.

I finished my homework.

Don't worry about me.

We can talk about your study at the Imperial College

instead of here.

Then...

Is it about my brother?

No.

Master must have got into some trouble.

So he wants us back at the Lingwu Mountain?

Sang Qi.

Aside from the Imperial College,

your brother,

the investigation,

and martial arts,

don't we have anything else we can talk about?

We...

Anything else?

The weather is so pleasant today.

The view is magnificent.

Indeed.

I can enjoy the company of this beautiful view

and a beautiful lady.

Family? [*a pun]

You mean...

Do you mean I'm your family?

You want me to be your little sister.

Lan was right the other day.

I'm only ever a little sister to you.

Qi...

I want...

What do you want?

I think you've known

what I want all along.

I'm tired of guessing.

I want a clear answer

from you.

♪In this short peaceful night, lovesickness is bright as the moon♪

♪The red candlelight is swaying, an old dream of falling in love♪

♪You look back at all the worries joy♪

Do you understand now?

♪It lingers in my heart for an instant♪

Sang Qi.

I'm in love with you.

♪I want to live the rest of my life with you beside me♪

♪I want to walk through the eaves of pear blossoms with you♪

♪I want to see the whole world with you♪

That was a little abrupt.

I didn't feel much of it.

♪Someday, we'll hang out in the courtyard♪

Maybe

we should try again.

♪We'll lean on the fence, cuddling as we recount our lives♪

♪As the stars glitter in our eyes♪

♪I want to tread on the carpet of autumn leaves with you♪

♪I want to plow through the snowstorms with you♪

♪I want to relish the comfort of four seasons with you♪

♪Sometime later, we'll grasp each other's gray hair♪

♪As long as you're here with me to weather the storms♪

♪With your umbrella by my side♪

Deputy Chief.

Did you plan

to confess to me

after the investigation is over?

Mind the steps.

Keep your head up.

I don't need to.

I know you'll be my eyes.

I just want to look at you.

So when did you fall for me?

Does it matter?

Of course. I want to know.

I don't remember.

You don't remember?

I bet you just forgot about it.

So

when you did fall for me?

Do you remember?

Of course.

When was it?

I'm not telling you.

When you're alone with me,

call me Yun Zhi.

Yun Zhi.

No, that sounds rude.

I should address you as Deputy Chief.

You may call me whatever you want.

Deputy Chief.

Do you have any plans for the future?

I'll propose to you.

After you graduate,

I'll marry you.

Deputy Chief.

Can we keep this relationship

a secret for now?

Let's make it official after I graduate, okay?

Are you concerned about something?

Or are you worried about gossips?

I want to finish my study

at Imperial College myself.

Promise me.

Very well.

From now on, whatever you say.

Let's skip some stones.

Slow down!

(A Place for the Talented) (The Imperial College)

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

♪The legend spreads♪

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪

♪Every morning and every night we are together♪

♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪

♪A thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪

Deputy Chief!

You came early.

We ran into each other.

You two are already

doing your training

so early in the morning?

Had I not known better,

I'd think you two were dating.

Don't be silly.

Why don't you join us?

I'll pass.

Carry on with your training. Take your time.

Even Yan Yan's smart enough to tell.

Don't worry.

I have an idea.

Go inside.

See you.

All right. Go on.

See you.

Go on.

Deputy Chief.

(The wind blows and carries a beautiful poem)

Awful handwriting. Copy it three more times.

Bad posture while walking.

Run three laps.

Posture...

Yan Yun Zhi.

Do you have to make it so obvious?

I have no choice.

I tried to make people think we had a fallout.

You could at least make up some logical excuses.

You kept

punishing me over the most trivial matters.

Don't you think

people might start suspecting?

But if I didn't do so,

we'd barely

have any time for each other.

You can't punish me for that.

You could have saved me some face.

Fine, Qi. I get it.

I won't be so assertive again.

I'll do as you say.

Don't be mad at me.

Cheer up, all right?

When you get too tense,

you look ugly.

Deputy Chief!

You hit me!

Have you learned your mistake?

You...

You're driving me insane!

Deputy Chief.

You should educate the students with good manners.

You cannot resort to violence!

You must always have patience.

Sang Qi.

I've heard rumors about your playful demeanor.

It's time to behave yourself.

The Deputy Chief lost his patience for a little.

Right?

Do not blame him.

Between the students and teacher,

it's normal to have some arguments.

Just talk it through.

It'll be water under the bridge the next day.

Deputy Chief, talk it through with her.

No more violence!

How dare you!

Yan Yun Zhi...

I can't believe you hit me!

Qi, sorry.

You actually hit me!

It was only an act.

I didn't hit too hard.

I barely put any strength into it.

I don't care!

Qi.

Don't you think it's nice

when we don't have to hide?

I wish we could make it official.

People might see us during the daytime.

But I can wait outside your place

after nightfall.

You mean...

I have to get over the wall at night?

That is a little exciting.

That is a little inappropriate.

Very well, that settles it.

So tonight,

how do I signal you?

We can use

a cat's meow as our signal.

Can you make the sound?

Bai Shi can do it.

Qi.

I...

I didn't hit hard.

Let me take a look.

Let me see it.

You can hit me back.

I won't dodge it.

I knew you wouldn't do it.

It hurts me to hit you.

Young Lady!

The night is cold, stay warm.

How do I look?

Keep meowing.

All right.

Wait.

Freshen your foundation.

Is it done now?

Perfect.

Master.

Father. Why...

What are you doing?

Keep meowing.

Why are you here?

I...

I was looking for the cat.

As soon as I went to bed, the cursed cat started meowing.

I can't train well tomorrow at the riverside if I don't sleep well.

I'll get rid of it.

Father!

Stop.

Father, that was uncalled for.

Let's not trouble ourselves with some animals.

It's just your usual training.

What's the halberd for?

Why not?

I promised the men

I'd train them.

What if I can't perform well tomorrow?

I'll be a laughing stock for the ladies.

Father!

Would you listen to that cat?

It's provoking me!

Father!

Father, listen to me.

We must always try a civil conversation.

Let me talk to the cat.

How does that sound?

Let me talk to it.

Stray cat behind this wall!

Stop.

Can you hear me?

My father carries a halberd with him!

He can split you in half!

Did you hear that?

Just go away!

Keep meowing.

Why are you talking to the cat?

It doesn't understand you.

I should get rid of it.

Father!

Listen.

It's quiet now.

There it goes again.

There it goes again!

Father.

How about this?

Let's save the weapon for better use.

Use my blade instead.

I'll slay it.

Don't worry.

Girl, watch the ladder.

Stop.

I'll get rid of the cat.

Higher.

Go away, my father is here.

Come closer.

Did you see the animal?

I saw it.

That cat

just hissed at me.

I must teach it a lesson!

Just go.

Leave now.

Let the cat hiss again.

All right, leave.

Go on.

Go away!

Get down.

Go away!

Young Master, you got what you wanted.

Now I got a sore throat.

Let's go.

Well?

It's gone, Father.

You can sleep soundly tonight.

Train well tomorrow.

All right.

San Lang.

Qi Lang.

What is it?

The warden had a sudden shift change.

You can see Official Wei tonight.

Very well.

Come with me.

(Prison)

Sorry for the treatment, Official Wei.

Chancellor Yan's son.

Official Wei,

don't you have anything to tell me?

I will help you clear your name.

I was blinded by my greed.

I failed His Majesty's kindness.

I failed the Grand Tutor's trust.

I got the punishment I deserve.

I have nothing to tell you.

The Grand Tutor?

Official Wei.

A death sentence awaits you.

Do you not fear death?

I have nothing to tell you.

Mr. Yan, stop wasting your time.

In that case,

I shall leave you be.

(A Place for the Talented) (Imperial College)

Breaking news!

The case of Official Wei's conspiracy with Xizhao has been closed.

Was he guilty of the crime?

He's been convicted as the main culprit.

He claimed to have been tricked by the spy of Xizhao.

Seeing that he had served the imperial court for years,

his life was spared.

But his entire family is exiled.

What about Grant Tutor Song?

Was he punished?

Sure.

He suffered a pay cut due to his negligence.

Grand Tutor Song got away easy.

The whole Bianjing knows his greed

and treachery.

It happened on his tea plantation.

How is he not part of the scheme?

I don't buy it.

The most unfortunate of all

is the Song family's farmers.

They lost their job.

The whole tea plantation has been sealed off.

I thought the Deputy Chief was a great detective.

Why can't he investigate it for the Prefecture Court?

He is the son of Chancellor Yan after all.

It'd look bad if he was involved.

It might have caused family disputes.

Don't spread baseless rumors.

The Deputy Chief is honorable.

Sang Qi.

Of course we know the Deputy Chief is righteous.

But he might need to stay his hand out of this

because of Chancellor Yan's pressure.

Don't get so agitated.

Was I?

Very much so.

I just find this whole case fishy.

It's not fair to the farmers.

I'll have a word with the Deputy Chief.

He must have an explanation for this.

Well said.

Stand aside.

(Grand Hall)

Deputy Chief.

Does Grand Tutor Song really have no connection with Xizhao?

We'll discuss it another time.

Pretend we are fighting.

Why is that?

(There are eyes and ears everywhere.)

Why didn't you help with the Prefecture Court's investigation

and prove the farmers' innocence?

Why?

The case is concluded.

There is no mystery involved.

I can't just frame anyone.

Forget it.

I don't have time for you.

(Grand Hall)

(Cenotaph of the beloved son, Sang Yu)

Qi.

Can you tell me now?

I talked to Official Wei in prison.

He cherishes

the life of the tiny ant

that falls

onto his shirt.

(Cenotaph of the beloved son, Sang Yu)

He must cherish the life of any living being.

Conspiring with Xizhao is a serious crime.

He'd surely be executed.

But he was so calm.

He didn't bother to defend himself.

His calmness was not normal.

Unless...

Unless he knew he would escape the death sentence.

He must have made a deal

with the mastermind.

As long as he keeps his mouth sealed,

he will be spared.

I see.

I doubt the mastermind would stop at this point.

Official Wei might not survive

his exile.

I plan to follow him secretly

and track down the mastermind.

You are going after him covertly?

My position at the Imperial College will only

hinder my plan.

If I leave Bianjing too suddenly,

people will start suspecting.

So I need an excuse

to leave the Imperial College.

I need you to play along with me.

I understand.

But why are we meeting here?

I want Yu to know

about our relationship.

(Cenotaph of the beloved son, Sang Yu)

Yu.

I swear on my life

I will never let Sang Qi down.

As long as I live,

I will keep her safe.

Qi.

Are you sure no one would recognize us here?

I asked Lian Pian.

She told me the young masters and ladies

don't come to this area.

So don't worry about it.

No one would recognize us.

So can we be at ease now?

Of course.

Relax.

Be yourself.

Two bowls of noodles. Enjoy the food.

Sir.

Wait.

We need some hot water

to sanitize the chopsticks.

What...

But we don't have a kettle.

If it's the chopsticks...

Wait here.

There is no need to be too fussy.

He's...

I...

I'm starting to think

the noodles aren't edible.

Mr. Yan, we are not in a fine restaurant.

Don't be too picky.

Try it out first.

Come on.

Dig in.

This is remarkable!

(Noodles)

I never knew such delicacy existed in Bianjing!

Was it delicious?

Yes.

Where are we going next?

We'll decide as we take a stroll.

Let's pay up.

Sir.

In a moment.

(Oh no.)

Oh no.

Don't tell me you don't have any money on you.

I don't.

I never needed to carry any money.

I only pay the bill

once every month for the handful of shops I go to.

As expected from the son of Chancellor Yan.

What about you?

I usually let Lian Pian handle it.

As expected from Grand Commandant's daughter.

What now?

Stay calm.

I have an idea.

A friend of mine

once ran into the same predicament.

He's coming.

Have you finished the noodles?

It was delicious, sir.

May I ask,

do you know who I am?

No.

Do you know this lady?

No.

He doesn't know us.

How can you not know who we are?

He doesn't know us!

He has no idea who we are.

Let's go.

Pay up!

Stop right there!

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

♪The legend spreads♪

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

Is he still after us?

I don't think so.

Is it right for the Deputy Chief to eat without paying?

I'll ask my men to pay the bill tomorrow.

By that time,

people will be telling stories about a bandit couple

who didn't pay for their noodles.

A couple of scammers.

Yan Yun Zhi, what are you doing?

Since we are a bandit couple,

why not do something we dare not think about

or try?

♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪

♪I'm willing to this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪

♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪

♪If persevering♪

♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪

♪That's how I come to this life♪

♪If not letting go of my past♪

♪Becomes my mistake♪

♪Then I shall not make that mistake♪

♪This beautiful story♪

♪Is like the way I look when I make up my mind♪

♪But my heart changed its mind♪

♪At the dawn♪

♪What an unexpected love♪

♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪

♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪